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AK12 XMZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,855 mi
Last recorded113,855 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XMZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 113,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 113,853 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 30,052 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,052 miles

rear wiper split

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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AK12 XMZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2012 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 66,761 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 XMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 XMZ registered?

AK12 XMZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is AK12 XMZ safe to buy?

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